I currently have a day job but taking the first step towards financial independence by signing up here.

@Matt Schaugaard I have no issue with the evaluation fee as that pays for Independant evaluations. what is the justification for the $2500 up front fee?

I'd recommend that you 1) get your license; 2) find an independent broker who will have a more generous commission split; 3) get a strategy to market to potential buyers and sellers.

Assuming you are independently wealthy, go for it.

I can't put a number to it yet, but I want to have enough properties that are bringing in a good revenue.Financially, I would like to have financial independence that allows me to begin my business.

In fact, I can go on Amazon.com and generally buy the same book for 20-25% less than Barnes & Noble -- so I could argue that their selling at 20-25% above market value, even independent of their ability to purchase wholesale and in bulk.

@Brian Knox Office properties are very desirable to insurance carriers, unless this one is along the coast:)  Almost every insurance carrier, independent and direct writer, will give you a quote on this type of property. 

Try to get him as an independent contractor.

Get a good independent agent and see who they can find for you before you go to USAA second string. 

Hi Dawn,I am an independent insurance agent out of La Mesa in San Diego.